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"For fans of Cloud Atlas and Station Eleven, a spellbinding and profoundly prescient debut that follows a cast of intricately linked characters over hundreds of years as humanity struggles to rebuild itself in the aftermath of a climate plague-a daring and deeply heartfelt work of mind-bending imagination from a singular new voice. Beginning in 2030, a grieving archaeologist arrives in the Arctic Circle to continue the work of his recently deceased...
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Struggling with ADHD, loneliness, and connecting with his divorced father who would rather see him embrace sports instead of cooking, sixth-grader Elliott finds an unlikely friend in popular, perfect Maribel when the two are paired in a school-wide contest.
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"Rory Mitchell has always had an issue saying his Rs correctly (which is a real problem given his name); now in sixth grade his former best friend, Brent, suddenly sides with bullies against Rory; but then Brent is hit by a car and suffers a serious brain injury, which requires Rory to reevaluate everything"--Provided by publisher.
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What's Within You Is Stronger Than What's In Your Way
No one believes this more than David Shurna and Tom Lillig, co-founders of No Barriers USA. In 2003, they launched this award-winning nonprofit with the mission to help people reach their fullest potential, no matter the obstacles they face. Now, in What's Within You, they use the proven No Barriers framework to teach you step-by-step how to break through your own challenges and live a driven,...
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Dating isn't easy when you're in the middle of a blood feud.
Anastasia Vila's family can turn into swans, but just once, she'd like them to turn into responsible adults.
After hundreds of years, they still cling to the blood feud with the Renard family. No one remembers how it started in the first place-but foxes and swans just don't get along.
Vilas can only transform into their swan shape after they have fallen in love for the first time, but between...
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Naofumi and his friends defeat the Spirit Tortoise after it rampages across the country. They leave in search of the other missing heroes and meet Ost along the way, who says she is one of the Spirit Tortoise's servants. She tells Naofumi that the Spirit Tortoise is still alive and that someone is pulling the strings to use the tortoise to destroy the world! Can Naofumi protect those he loves from this new danger?
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After their battle with Glass, Naofumi and the other heroes have a meeting with the queen and Naofumi is shocked to learn about the seven star heroes. Still reeling from this revelation, more drama unfolds on the islands before Naofumi and his party can return to Melromarc. He meets Rishia, who is betrayed by Itsuki and his party members. Naofumi sympathizes with her and invites her to join his party. Eventually, Naofumi discovers that she has a talent...
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At a critical moment, Naofumi and the others are saved by a young girl. Ost's sacrifice is enough to save them from their battle to the death with Kyo, but Kyo's able to escape to another world. Naofumi attempts to follow him, but he awakens to find himself in prison! His friends are scattered, and he finds himself back at level one. How will Naofumi survive the new challenges that await him?
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"I will see to your punishment. Come at me!"
Yomogi, a female samurai, attacks Naofumi and his team. The Shield Hero, Naofumi, finds himself separated from his companions—and reduced to level one! With the help of Kizuna, one of the holy heroes from the new world, he is able to reunite with his friends.
Naofumi prepares to battle their enemy Kyo, but then Yomogi attacks, declaring she is acting on Kyo's behalf. In the middle of battle, Naofumi...
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Here is the first book in an exciting new four-book series for younger readers featuring the beloved Zen panda, Stillwater -- star of the Caldecott Honor Book and New York Times bestseller, Zen Shorts, and of the Peabody Award and Emmy Award-winning Apple+ TV series.
A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection
"Today feels full of opportunities," said Stillwater.
"What would you like to do?"
"Something important!" said his nephew, Koo.
"Let...
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Rated 5/5 by Best-selling World Fantasy Award Winner, 5-time Bram Stoker Award nominee, S.P. Somtow – "Astonishing … The protagonist is very well drawn - precocious, questioning, conflicted, feeling very deeply, with hints of queer identity. [C.T. Bryce] is clearly a writer to watch."
Witty, mysterious, haunting, and addictive, Between Shadow and Flame is a gruesomely cozy cinematic masterpiece perfect for LGBT+ listeners and allies looking to...
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Three gay men grapple with modern love: Wyatt's best friend falls for his ex, Jason's one-night stand reemerges as his pool client, and therapist Peter's obsession threatens his client's newfound love.
